[ Vex hated to talk, especially about this. There was a moment when he was tempted to dismiss it, maybe through kisses or sex. But the look in those eyes... He couldn't keep anything from Nico anymore. ]

Mark chose me, above everything, everyone. Now I choose him.

[ The smile that touched his lips was weak, his eyes chaotic with sorrow, but there was a glimmer of the happiness that Mark gave him. His fingers curled slightly against Nico's skin. ]

I gotta go back, catch up to him. Let time play out the way it's supposed to.